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Background
The Project shall support the Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure (MCTI) to strengthen administrative capacity and at the same time support the MCTI in their work with other relevant state institutions and state-owned companies to plan for and deliver construction and infrastructure investment projects of strategic importance by further enhancing MCTI`s policy planning, project development and other relevant capacities. The Project will address increasing capacities of MCTI to deliver large strategic investment projects in construction, transport and infrastructure areas that are managed in well-coordinated, transparent, efficient and quality manner. In order to assist Ministry to efficiently use the available funds, implement properly and effectively all necessary reforms, continue fulfilling successfully the requirements of the EU accession process, there is a need to establish the Project Implementation Unit (PIU). In order to successfully contribute to the overall Project objective, Civil Engineering Associate will be engaged. This position will ensure results oriented, effective, efficient and accountable implementation of the Project activities and achievement of Project results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Civil Engineering Associate has the responsibility to support infrastructure activities related to the design, supervision, and quality assurance. The Civil Engineering Associate should provide technical expertise and support assuring that the projects produce the results specified in the Project Documents for the infrastructure components, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost.
Specific responsibilities will include assistance in the implementation of activities with the aim of achieving the following project results:
Provide Technical Support for Project Implementation:
- Provide support in the preparation and implementation of Commercial Contract and Relevant Annexes activities, including technical support for monitoring (re)construction works.
- Provide support in the design of tender documentation, preparation and execution of tender processes for procurement of goods and services, procurement guides, and provide inputs for contracts for goods and services.
- Coordination of design documentation with other engineering disciplines, review of drawings and technical documentation, and support in preparing quantities and cost estimates.
- Suggesting and advising on how to resolve problems and/or conflicts and recommending corrections in terms of design, materials or the quality of work, and managing these corrections upon the approval of the Project Manager.
- Ensuring full compliance of all design and supervision activities with established engineering standards, project management rules, regulations, and policies.
Support Coordination and Stakeholder Communication:
- Provide technical support in contacting, coordinating, and communicating with relevant people in municipalities involved in reconstruction projects.
- Liaise between the project team, the Ministry, and UNDP.
- Enable smooth coordination between Ministry representatives, including representatives from relevant Public Utility Companies, secretariats, and municipal representatives to ensure results-oriented, effective, efficient, and accountable implementation of project activities.
- Liaise with contractors, municipalities, public utilities, and other stakeholders on project matters and ensure technical consistency across disciplines.
Supervision of Design and Construction Works:
- Supervision and coordination of design development processes.
- Participation in the supervision of construction works in accordance with approved designs and technical regulations.
- Support during on-site monitoring of quality and quantities of works, costs, schedule, safety, and environmental issues, in full compliance with applicable laws, bylaws, regulations, technical standards, and legal requirements in the Republic of Serbia
Support Monitoring, Reporting, and Technical Analysis:
- Preparation of project-related reports, including progress updates, field visit records, and monitoring documentation.
- Collection, analysis, and presentation of technical background information for preparation of project reports and design deliverables.
- Providing technical inputs for project monitoring and evaluation processes
Support Administrative and Documentation Support:
- Drafting correspondence, reports, and documentation related to project engineering issues for the Project Manager, as required.
Support knowledge building, knowledge sharing
- Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. Support compiling and systematizing project knowledge, products and tools as well as their wide distribution to partners.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangement
Civil Engineering Associate will work under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager and in cooperation with the Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure
ยCompetencies Core ย Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvementsย Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexibleย Act with Determination:ย LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discriminationย
Cross-Functional & Technical competenciesย Thematic Area Name Definition Business Direction and Strategy Effective Decision Making
Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in
line with one's authority, area of expertise and
resources and take into consideration potential
wider implications.
Business Management Monitoring & EvaluationAbility to systematically monitor results of
strategies, programmes, and activities with a view
to make sure that they are being implemented
effectively; Ability to provide managers and key
stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting
on the consistency or discrepancy between
planned activities and programme management
and results.
Ability to make independent judgment of the
management and results of strategies,
programmes and activities based on set criteria
and benchmark, keeping in mind the needs and
concerns of client, current and upcoming.
Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and
evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies,
systems, processes, and tools. Ability to make an
independent judgement based on set criteria and
benchmarks. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming
needs and concerns.
Digitalย Tech literacy Ability to apply new digital tools or adapting their original use to create new insights, fresh perspectives or develop solutions. Understand the potential as well as the limitations of certain technological developments; being able to identify how technology can add value when it's used as a \"\"means to an end\"\". Digitalย Systems thinking & transformationUnderstand that complex problems need a non-reductionistic, holistic approach. Ability to explore challenges from multipleย
perspectives by zooming in and out, with a focus on relationships and flows rather than individual elements; understand how certain dynamics and conditions are driving and influencing an issue.ย
Ability to develop a collective understanding by a mapping systems and their dynamics (e.g. flows or resources, information; power relations); is able to handle ambiguity and can help others navigate it.
Being able to identify intervention points to leverage change and system transformation by setting out a coherent collection of multiple interventions to probe the system for desirable effects.ย
Understand that change is non-linear and unpredictable; being comfortable and able to work with emergence.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Secondary education is required. Or
University degree (bachelorโs degree) in Civil Engineering or a related field will be given due consideration but is not a requirement
ยExperience:
- Minimum 6 years (with Secondary Education) or 3 years (with Bachelorยดs degree) of relevant experience in construction-related project management and supervision in the fields of Civil Engineeringย
Desired skills
- Experience in building strong relationships with clients and external actors.ย
- Excellent information technology skills, including word processing, database applications, presentation software, and internet
Experience in coordination and/or management of large-scale projects. - Experience in preparation and revision of design documentation in accordance with the Law on Planning and Construction and related technical regulations of the Republic of Serbia.
- Work experience in/with international organization and/or government institution.
- Proficiency in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as professional engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, QGIS, HEC-RAS and Urbano.
- Advanced user of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Experience and knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM) principlesย
- Proven track record of comprehensive understanding of national legislation, technical standards, and permitting procedures in the field of civil and water engineering.
Languages:
- Fluency in Serbian and English is required.
Important Information
The online application form must be fully completed. Applicants are required to carefully complete their online application form and reflect all of their work experience history in the application.ย
Only attaching a CV is not sufficient for applicants to be considered for positions. All applicants have to complete the Experience, Education, Language, and Nationality & Permanent Residence fields fully.
Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials.
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.ย
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.ย
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.ย We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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- Fluency in Serbian and English is required.
- Minimum 6 years (with Secondary Education) or 3 years (with Bachelorยดs degree) of relevant experience in construction-related project management and supervision in the fields of Civil Engineeringย
- Secondary education is required. Or
- Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. Support compiling and systematizing project knowledge, products and tools as well as their wide distribution to partners.
- Drafting correspondence, reports, and documentation related to project engineering issues for the Project Manager, as required.